Occupational Therapist

East Sussex County Council

. Support residents to live safely and independently within their own homes.

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeHastings • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £37,581 - £47,363 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Occupational Therapy, focusing on supporting residents to live independently while managing risk and safeguarding. Proficient in communication, report writing, and collaboration across health and social care sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Occupational Therapy QualificationRegistration With Professional Regulatory BodyRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsReablement Support

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Hard Skills

Assessment Under Care Act 2014Moving And Handling NeedsReport WritingPlanning And Organizing WorkloadOperating Under Pressure

Soft Skills

InitiativeResponsibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced DBS CheckOverseas Police Check

Industry Keywords

Health And Social CareCommunity SupportPartnerships With Health Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support residents to live safely and independently within their own homes.
Visit people at home in the community.
Work collaboratively across health and social care.
Deliver practical solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives.
Assess adults and carers under the Care Act 2014.
Manage risk and safeguarding.
Address moving and handling needs.
Provide reablement support.
Strengthen partnerships, particularly with health services.
Attend in-person interviews in Bexhill at The Charter Centre.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the professional regulatory body.
Communication skills including report writing and liaising with members of the public, managers, and other agencies.
Ability to plan and organise a varied workload, working to short deadlines within community and clinic settings.
Experience of operating under pressure where demand is constant and priorities need to be set or reviewed.
Ability to use initiative and take responsibility.
Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity.
Evidence of an overseas police check if the candidate has lived or worked abroad.
CV and Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A supportive team with regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice.
Ongoing professional development and training.
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working where appropriate.
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a public service role.
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications, subject to eligibility and support.